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February 14, 2011 · Cessna 172H · N2593L
Plattsburgh, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plattsburgh, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N2593L
Operator
Vermont Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA144
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot reported that they were practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the second approach, the airplane's airspeed and altitude decreased more than they intended. The left wing contacted the runway resulting in substantial damage. The CFI took authority over the flight controls and landed the airplane. While taxiing to the ramp, they observed that the wind had increased more than reported. The recorded wind conditions at the airport, prior to and after the accident, were variable from 7 to 10 knots, with gusts to 17 knots. The CFI reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and student reported that they were practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings, and during the second approach, the airplane's airspeed and altitude decreased further than intended. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the left wing tip. The flight instructor took control and landed the airplane. While taxiing to the ramp, they observed that the winds had increased more than reported. The winds recorded at the airport, prior to and after the accident, were variable from the west and south at 7 to 10 knots, and gusting up to 17 knots. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportPlattsburgh International (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length11758 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN2593L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVermont Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.23 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC